2006 House Bill 6577 / Public Act 601

Revise waterworks permit procedures

Introduced in the House

Sept. 20, 2006

Introduced by Rep. John Pastor (R-19)

To authorize an expedited review and permit process for public or private water supply systems requiring a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality, and for minor modifications of work authorized under already-issued permits. This would apply only in Wayne and surrounding counties, and through Sept. 30, 2009 (unless renewed by a subsequent legislature).

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment

Nov. 30, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Dec. 14, 2006

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 30 to 8 (details)

To authorize an expedited review and permit process for public or private water supply systems requiring a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality, and for minor modifications of work authorized under already-issued permits. This would apply only in Wayne and surrounding counties, and through Sept. 30, 2009 (unless renewed by a subsequent legislature).

Received in the House

Dec. 14, 2006

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006